Who will be one step close to Ascension?

Updated on April 1, 9:04 a.m. (GMT+8): Updated results.

Valorant NA Challengers has finally hit the halfway point of Split 1.

After five weeks ofgroup-stage action, the12 teamsin the competition have been whittled to eight. The squads with the best records from their respective groups have earned a spot in the playoffs.

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M80, TSM, The Guard, G2 Esports, Disguised, Moist Moguls, FaZe Clan, and Oxygen Esports will begin their Mid-Season Face-Off run in the upper bracket quarterfinals.

The top four teams in the tournament will earn crucial VCL circuit points they will need to qualify for the upcoming Ascension tournament.

G2 Esports Valorant roster for Valorant NA Challengers Split 1

What is the Valorant NA Challengers Mid-Season Face-Off?

The NA Challengers Mid-Season Face-Off draws inspiration from the League of Legends Mid-Season Invitational (MSI). It is the competition between Splits and will ultimately reseed the Challengers teams for the next phase of the NA Challengers season.

Teams that perform well at the Mid-Season Face-Off will be one step closer to Ascension, the tournament that will advance one squad to the VCT Americas league.

Valorant NA Challengers Split 1 Mid-Season Face-Off bracket

Upper bracket quarterfinals

Upper bracket semifinals

Valorant NA Challengers Split 1 teams qualified for Mid-Season Face-Off

Lower bracket round 1

Upper bracket final

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Lower bracket quarterfinals

Lower bracket semifinal

Lower bracket final

Grand final

Teams competing in NA Challengers Mid-Season Face-Off

How to watch NA Challengers Mid-Season Face-Off

Fans can watch the matches live on Riot GamesTwitchandYouTubechannels. In addition, tournament host Knights Arena will also broadcast the games on theirTwitch.

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